COTT: A Bride at Last by Melissa Jagears
A BRIDE AT LAST by Melissa Jagears! Abandonedby his mail-order bride, Silas Jonesey has fought an uphill battle to
recover from a pattern of poor choices. Now his prayers for reconciliation
have finally come true and his estranged wife has contacted him with her
whereabouts. Kate Dawson was supposed to be a mail-order bride, but upon
realizing she’d been deceived about her intended groom, she’s now settled
into life as a schoolteacher. When the mother of a student passes away,
Kate assumes she’ll take on care of nine-year-old Anthony–until two men
suddenly show up in town, claiming to be the boy’s father. Silas can see
Anthony loves Kate, so he enlists her help in reaching out to the boy and
attempting to prove his paternity to the court. When a common interest in
Anthony leads to an interest in each other and Silas and Kate begin to
think they can overcome their rocky start, neither is prepared for the
secrets and past hurts that have yet to come to light. Can Silas, Kate, and
Anthony’s wounded souls bind them together or will all that stands between
them leave them lonely forever?
Here’s what Publisher’s Weekly has to say:
In [Jagears’] latest novel [A Bride at Last], . . . the characters are all
well-balanced and engaging: Silas’ struggle with his failed marriage,
struggling faith, and dark past makes him sympathetic; Kate’s commitment to
Anthony gives her depth and pathos; and their romance develops
realistically . . . a memorable read for fans of redemptive historical
romances.
Check out her upcoming release, With This Ring?
A historical novella compilation of four award winning authors – Karen
Witemeyer, Mary Connealy, Regina Jennings and Melissa Jagears Four top
historical romance novelists team up in this new collection to offer
stories of love and romance with a twist of humor. In Karen Witemeyer’s
“The Husband Maneuver,” Marietta Hawkins decides to grab the reins when the
ranch foreman she loves seems to be leaving forever. Regina Jennings offers
“Her Dearly Unintended,” where friends stranded by a rising river pretend
to be newlyweds when a dangerous stranger arrives. Mary Connealy’s “Runaway
Bride” finds a Texas ranger getting more than he expected when he rescues a
young woman fleeing a dangerous arranged marriage. And Melissa Jagears’
“Engaging the Competition” finds a young woman forced to assist the man
she’s often sparred with after an accident leaves him helpless. Each tale
is a fun blend of history and romance that will delight readers.
About Melissa:
Melissa Jagears is a homeschooling mom who writes Christian Historical
Romance after everyone is asleep. She’s the author of the Unexpected Brides
Series with Bethany House. The prequel ebook novella, Love by the Letter is
free to try. You can learn more about her, her books, and where she hangs
out online at www.melissajagears.com
